Impactful Child Welfare Case Worker - Home Visits & On-Call

Children And Families First Delaware Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Wellness Benefits

Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday

Mileage Reimbursement

Agency vehicle

Job summary

Children And Families First Delaware Inc is seeking a Child Welfare Case Worker in Wilmington, DE. The role focuses on assessment, prevention, and crisis intervention through home-based and family-centered services.

Responsibilities include managing up to 15 cases, conducting intakes, providing direct services, and maintaining documentation. Evening/weekend flexibility and travel within the county/state are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field with 2–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree in human services or related field with 2–3 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to an evidenced-based social work model and practices.
• Carry and manage up to 15 cases.
• Conduct initial intake with client and family/guardian.
• Provide home-based services (assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral).
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
• Testify at court hearings as necessary.
• Maintain timely documentation in agency systems and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Driver's license

Child welfare experience

Travel willingness

Engage diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Associate’s degree in human services

Job description

Children And Families First Delaware Inc is seeking a Child Welfare Case Worker in Wilmington, DE. The role focuses on assessment, prevention, and crisis intervention through home-based and family-centered services.

Responsibilities include managing up to 15 cases, conducting intakes, providing direct services, and maintaining documentation. Evening/weekend flexibility and travel within the county/state are required.